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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

2

Community Hall Auction Raises Funds for New Building

Esquesing township proceeds with plans for a new hall after a $400 auction boost and continued canvassing. Contractor William Hall resumes work in Guelph as donations push toward the $11,000 needed. Ballinafad W I hosted tea and music with items ranging from dishes to farm animals, drawing a rural crowd to the site.

eNituté Burnag Esques Temate IP William Hall Guelph Frank Petch Ballinafad Fred Archibald Laurie Pete Fisher

Triplet Calves Born at Pat Patterson Farm

One of Pat Patterson's cows delivered triplet Heifer calves, a rare event in beef cattle. The three sisters, all sable-colored, are healthy, and the dam is recovering. The occurrence happened Wednesday morning, marking a notable farm milestone.

Pat Patterson Mr. Patterson

Curling Club Plans First Full Season Party

Leers announced curling plans for a first full season by the Curling Club. An informal party at the community centre on Monday evening, October 29, will accept memberships and meet newcomers. Membership closes November 1, with Frank Van Wyck as chairman. Existing members have priority if limits are needed. outsiders welcome if time allows.

Leers Frank van Wyck

Ballinafad Autumn Thankoffering Features Korean Speaker

The United Church Women of Ballinafad hosted their Autumn Thankoffering Service with J. Shortill presiding. Rev. Sung Kook Shin spoke on mission work in Korea, sharing instructional photos and noting his studies at the local college with Mr. Fleming. Ontario’s landscape change described as prairie-like due to bulldozed elms and exposed topsoil.

United Church Women of Ballinafad J. Shortill T. Gibson C.g.lt Sung Kook Shin Fleming Korea Ontario Prairie Prairies

Remembering Bill Hampshire Former Halton Sheriff and Politician

The Milton resident Bill Hampshire, age 90, a former Halton sheriff, councilman, and Liberal party supporter, reflects on a long life rooted in Speyside and Halton. He recalls early pine clearing, county service, church leadership, and a public career spanning school trusteeship to federal election runs.

Halton Bill Hampshire W. J. L. Hampshire Milton Bill" Hampshire Ierving Pip Boston Presbyterian Church Bob Dredge Mr. Hampshire County of Liberal Party Hampshire Ws K. Anderson Coaster Party United States Mackenzie King County Sunday School Association Canadian Club Retub Hampshire Stanley Brown Speyside

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